Новости за 10.10.2010

This week, I've been embroiled in not one but two gender-based debates.First up, I've been quoted in Delusions of Gender, the new book from Cordelia Fine, in which she examines the science of alleged sex differences in behaviour. The quote was from this 2008 post about Vicky Tuck, a teacher with odd ideas about the brains of boys and girls. I haven't had time to read the book yet, but a review's in the pipeline.Then yesterday, I found out that I've been the subject of some research.In this repor

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar was once a chef in Bangkok. He is donning his apron for the small screen, starting Saturday, he talks food, fame and films.

The Ayodhya verdict is a done deed. Three courses of action are now open to the stake-holders. They can challenge it in the apex court, or accept it in its entirety without ado, or use it as a basis for a settlement that requires no more legal intervention.

It is an ongoing tragedy for the people of Pakistan to be ruled by a military and political elite that feels little need to seek legitimacy from the people they rule.